ASEF Culture360 | Connecting Asia and Europe through arts and culture


Get in-depth perspectives through commissioned articles, interviews and reports on current topics for Asia-Europe cultural relations.


By David Fernández

16 Jul 2024

Discovering sā: Asia's Highest Contemporary Land Art Exhibition

In the Pink. Doyel Joshi and Neil Goshe Balser © sā Ladakh

This month, David Fernandez travels to the city of Leh, in Ladakh (India) for sā, an initiative for cultural exchange and community engagement, focusing on ecological practices and conservation efforts.

By Michael Neo

21 Nov 2023

Crossing Continents, Converging Culture: The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2023 in Review

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The beginning of November saw the close of the Asia-Europe Cultural Festival 2023 in Singapore, featuring artists from over seven different countries in Asia and Europe. Michael Neo shares their …

By Kerrine Goh

01 Nov 2023

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival: 2023 | Highlights

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The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival, a celebration of the vibrant cultural tapestries of Asia and Europe, made its debut in Singapore from 22 October to 1 November 2023. Organised by the …

By Cléo Verstrepen

08 Jun 2023

Revitalising Rural Communities through the Arts | Kamiyama Art Residency Shikoku, Japan

Kamiya's Food Hub project, 2016

Kamiya Art Residence (KAIR) was implemented in Shikoku in 1999 by a group of volunteer inhabitants concerned by the dramatic decline of their town. Using art as a catalyst, they …

By Kerrine Goh

22 May 2023

Between You and Me | Interview with Nikhil Katara

Between You & Me (Steve Aronson Film Festival)

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An interview with Nikhil Katara, Co-Director and Actor in 'Between You and Me', a short film surrounding climate change and a new world individuals are faced with living in.

By Grey Yeoh

10 Apr 2023

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival Podcast Series: #2 Vignesh Melwani

Asia-Europe Cultural Festival Podcast Series Cover Photo

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The Asia-Europe Cultural Festival is a public arts festival organised by ASEF since 2018 to celebrate the artistic diversity of Asia and Europe and to promote dialogue and exchange amongst …

By Magali An Berthon

10 Aug 2022

Crafts in Asia: Pathways to Sustainability | Publication launched!

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culture360 is delighted to present Crafts in Asia: Pathways to Sustainability, a new Guide on sustainable textile practices in Asia addressing climate change, pollution and waste.

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28 Jul 2022

Recalibrating the Compass: Culture’s Role in Addressing the Climate Crisis – Roundtable #2 - Report

In 2022, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and following the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, ASEF has launched a series of online …

By Valentina Riccardi

08 Apr 2020

culture360.ASEF.org: An Observatory of digital trends in the Asia-Europe context | 2019 Review

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In these times of uncertainty where face-to-face encounters are not always possible, digital projects are proving to be even more valuable and risk-effective. The following article is an overview of …

By Claire Wilson

06 Mar 2020

#art&technology: Making space for dialogue between art and science

#art&technology: Making space for dialogue between art and science

In culture360.ASEF.org’s new series of articles on #art&technology, making art in the nexus with scientific concepts requires time, dedicated research and a willingness for open dialogue. In this article, Claire …

By Chris Baldwin

19 Aug 2019

#peripheries: Deep Weather | Artistic Practice at the Periphery

Deep Weather - Sea, Louise Manifold

culture360.ASEF.org is featuring a new series of articles on the topic of #peripheries. The #peripheries have been regarded as being in the geographical margin, distant from the capital cities and …

By Magali An Berthon

28 Nov 2016

Carmen Hijosa, pineapple pioneer

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Piñatex™ is going to revolution the world of materials: this plant-based luxury textile is the brainchild of Carmen Hijosa, former leather expert and sustainable pioneer. Discover her journey on Culture …

By David Fernández

25 Aug 2016

Bangkok Creative District I Interview with David Robinson

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As part of the By people/In Cities series, ASEF culture360 contributor David Fernández takes a closer look Bangrak-Klongsan Creative District in Bangkok, Thailand. In this second article, he interviews David …

By David Fernández

19 Jul 2016

HANGAR, Spain | Interview with Tere BADIA

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As part of the series By People/In Cities, ASEF culture360 contributor David FERNÁNDEZ interviews Tere BADIA, Director of HANGAR, a centre for art research and production, offering support to visual …

By Magali An Berthon

30 May 2016

ReDRESS | Designing the future of fashion

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ASEF culture360 contributor, Magali An Berthon draws attention to the staggering environmental impact of the fashion industry, and shares the story and commitments of the Hong Kong-based initiative ReDRESS